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Benefits Effective Day 1.We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; and more. Position Title: Yard Driver Operator
General Job Description:
Shuttle required trailers to needed positions on company property while following all Tyson safety policies and procedures.
Tasks:
- Must be willing and able to follow all safety rules and plant GMPs. Maintain trailer seal log.
- Must be willing and able to check and fuel refrigerated trailers.
- Must be willing and able to shuttle trailers to needed docks and/or alternate locations.
- Must be willing and able to maintain Daily Trailer Inventory Sheets. Report any damage or needed repairs to supervisor.
- Must be willing and able to keep equipment clean and orderly at all times.
- Must be willing and able to cross-train as a Material Handler.
- Must be willing and able to assist with housekeeping in the yard and dock areas.
- Must be willing and able to perform any additional duties as needed to assist the department.
- Must be willing and able to maintain Powered Industrial Truck Certification.
- Must be willing and able to use problem solving skills and work well under pressure.
- Must be willing and able to communicate verbally with team members.
- Must be willing and able to operate equipment safely.
- Must be willing and able to lift up to 50lbs occasionally throughout shift.
- Team members in this job classification shall experience prolonged exposure to temperature extremes ranging from 60 degrees to 120 degrees F with moderate noise levels.
- Exhibit comfort in navigating small footprints and close environments.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation Requirements:
- 6 months experience in working as a yard driver in a warehousing/manufacturing facility required. 6 months experience driving a forklift/pallet jack preferred.
Candidates who have previously worked for Tyson will have a minimum rehire waiting period of 180 days and are limited to 3 times of employment .Relocation Assistance Eligible:No
Work Shift:ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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